sobressaltarlhesemos
Syllables
sob-res-sal-tar-lhes-e-mos
Pronunciation
/su.bɾe.s.sal.ˈtaɾ.lɛʃ.ˈe.muʃ/
Stress
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Morphemes
sob- + ressalt- + -ar-lhes-emos
The word 'sobressaltar-lhes-emos' is a future subjunctive verb form. Syllabification follows standard Portuguese rules, dividing the word into seven syllables with primary stress on 'sal'. The word is morphologically complex, consisting of a prefix, root, and multiple suffixes. Syllable structure is consistent with other Portuguese verbs.
Definitions
- 1
To startle, to surprise.
We will startle them.
“Se ganharmos a loteria, sobressaltar-lhes-emos com a notícia.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the 'sal' syllable (third syllable), following the general rule of penultimate stress in Portuguese.
Syllables
sob — Open syllable, unstressed.. res — Open syllable, unstressed.. sal — Closed syllable, primary stressed.. tar — Closed syllable, unstressed.. lhes — Closed syllable, unstressed.. e — Open syllable, unstressed.. mos — Closed syllable, unstressed.
Word Parts
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Open Syllables
Syllables ending in a vowel are generally open.
Closed Syllables
Syllables ending in a consonant are closed.
Vowel Clusters
Vowel clusters are generally separated into distinct syllables.
Stress Placement
Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable unless indicated by an accent mark.
- The presence of the clitic pronoun 'lhes' attached to the verb stem.
- Potential regional variations in pronunciation (e.g., weakening of 'r' sounds).
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